Tech
Unveiled: The world's first washable phone
Phone owners need no longer worry about getting their smartphone dirty, as they can now use regular soap to clean this phone.
VTech cyberattack: Data of 6.4 million children exposed in largest-ever hack targeting kids
Security experts said they expected the size of the breach would prompt governments to scrutinize VTech and other toymakers to review their security.
Government, world investors pledge billions of dollars for clean energy tech
A key goal is to bring down the cost of cleaner energy.
This virtual reality app takes you on a timeless journey to 19th century Kolkata
'Timescape: Kolkata' app incorporates more than 100 geographical points (such as National Library and Victoria Memorial Hall) and historic images of the city, going back into the past as well as depicting the landscape today.
Email, big-screen TV, and more: How everyday things add to global carbon footprint
The carbon output of hitting 'send' on 65 mails is on par with driving an average-sized car a kilometre.
Honor Band Z1 fitness band with a circular display goes on sale in India at Rs 5,499
The fitness band, which comes in two colours - black and white, is exclusively available on Flipkart.com.
Hacking of banking data more worrisome for customers than real-world theft: Study
Despite these concerns, Norton found very lax security practices.
Happiness is located in parietal lobe of your brain
Scientists have discovered that the combination of positive emotions and satisfaction derived from life events had an impact on the precuneus, which is part of the parietal lobe.
Smartphone shipments to India surge by 21.4%: IDC
The 4G-enabled devices witnessed almost a three-fold increase in unit shipments over the April-June period of this year.
Austria's Supreme Court to decide if class action lawsuit possible against Facebook in data pact case
Austrian student Max Schrems has claimed $531 in damages each for the more than 25,000 signatories to his lawsuit - the latest in a series of European challenges to US technology firms and their handling of personal data.
Google-Huawei Nexus 6P users complain of poor microphone, glass shattering
Users have complained that the microphone in the Huawei-Google Nexus 6P gives out low-quality, muffled, in-call sound.
GIMP, the free open source Photoshop alternative, turns 20
GIMP's availability was first announced 20 years ago on November 21, 1995.
Apple acknowledges iPad Pro issue; tablets freeze while recharging
Many users flooded Apple’s Support Communities page with similar concerns that the mega tablet was freezing after a recharge.
Sunu Band: A bracelet that helps the blind to navigate
The Sunu band emits high-frequency sound waves to calculate distances of objects.
Fear about teenagers' smartphone obsession is exaggerated: Study
Rather than connecting with strangers, most adolescents use digital media to interact with friends and acquaintances in their face-to-face social networks.
Google launches new cloud services, apps for startups in India
Under the two initiatives, Google will offer 1,000 start-ups with up to $20,000 each in India.